The Baby Blue Eyes were grown by Beth Galiano. Beth manages the Community Garden on Alba between W.43d and Chamboard. She lives in Shepherd Park Plaza and has managed the garden for 20 years. The garden supplies organically grown vegetables, free of charge to church food pantries in the area.

The Baby Blue Eyes were grown by Beth Galiano. Beth manages the Community Garden on Alba between W.43d and Chamboard. She lives in Shepherd Park Plaza and has managed the garden for 20 years. The garden

A bee works on a spring wild flower at the Galveston City Cemetery Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in Galveston.( Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle ) (Houston Chronicle)

A bee works on a spring wild flower at the Galveston City Cemetery Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in Galveston.( Nick de la Torre / Houston Chronicle ) (Houston Chronicle)

A bee works on a spring wild flower at the Galveston City Cemetery... Photo-2786089.41347 - Houston Chronicle

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Bryan Gattis, of Falmouth, Maine, rides past a bunch of bluebonnets as he rides along US 290 Wednesday, March 31, 2010, in Brenham. Gattis is on a cross-country trek in an effort to raise money for a health clinic in southwest Kenya. Gattis, who is writing a blog about his ride at www.crossingforkenya.weebly.com, started his ride on the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge in February. He is hoping to finish by May 1. ( Brett Coomer / Chronicle ) (Houston Chronicle) less

Bryan Gattis, of Falmouth, Maine, rides past a bunch of bluebonnets as he rides along US 290 Wednesday, March 31, 2010, in Brenham. Gattis is on a cross-country trek in an effort to raise money for a health ... more

A small bloom of bluebonnets are seen along the south meadow trail at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) (Houston Chronicle)

A small bloom of bluebonnets are seen along the south meadow trail at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) (Houston Chronicle)

A small bloom of bluebonnets are seen along the south meadow trail... Photo-2786092.41347 - Houston Chronicle

Field of Bluebonnets on a cloudy spring day Photo-2786094.41347 - Houston Chronicle

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The White Firewheel is a unique and rare flower only found in Hardin County. The wildflower has been documented in Roy E. Larson Sandyland Sanctuary. (The Nature Conservancy)

The White Firewheel is a unique and rare flower only found in Hardin County. The wildflower has been documented in Roy E. Larson Sandyland Sanctuary. (The Nature Conservancy)

The White Firewheel is a unique and rare flower only found in... Photo-2786095.41347 - Houston Chronicle

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Bluebonnets in a farmer's field at FM 304 and 171 going north from 290. Photo taken 3/19/09 before noon. (butterhummer | chron.commons)

Bluebonnets in a farmer's field at FM 304 and 171 going north from 290. Photo taken 3/19/09 before noon. (butterhummer | chron.commons)

Bluebonnets in a farmer's field at FM 304 and 171 going north... Photo-2786096.41347 - Houston Chronicle

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Bluebonnets in a farmer's field at FM 304 and 171 going north from 290. Photo taken 3/19/09 before noon. (butterhummer | chron.commons)

Bluebonnets in a farmer's field at FM 304 and 171 going north from 290. Photo taken 3/19/09 before noon. (butterhummer | chron.commons)

Bluebonnets in a farmer's field at FM 304 and 171 going north... Photo-2786097.41347 - Houston Chronicle

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The wildflowers that line the banks of White Oak Bayou and other bayous aren’t just there for aesthetics. Wildflowers, such as Bluebonnets, Drummond Phlox, Indian Blankets, Indian Paintbrush and Mexican Hats are planted by the Harris County Flood Control District for very practical purposes. Aside from beautifying the local landscape, a carpet of wildflowers can offset the first mowing cycle, saving the District's maintenance dollars for other needed projects and preventing tons of cut organic materials from entering our channels. Wildflowers also provide sustainable landscape and wildlife habitat. So, not only does the public benefit in many ways, but so do the creatures that depend on the local waterways for survival. (HCFCD) less

The wildflowers that line the banks of White Oak Bayou and other bayous aren’t just there for aesthetics. Wildflowers, such as Bluebonnets, Drummond Phlox, Indian Blankets, Indian Paintbrush and Mexican Hats ... more

The wildflowers that line the banks of White Oak Bayou and other... Photo-2786098.41347 - Houston Chronicle

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Donkeys in the bluebonnets at a fence in the fog at Chappell Hill in March 2009 (chron.commons)

Donkeys in the bluebonnets at a fence in the fog at Chappell Hill in March 2009 (chron.commons)

Donkeys in the bluebonnets at a fence in the fog at Chappell Hill... Photo-2786099.41347 - Houston Chronicle

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An ocean of wildflowers - Indian blanket, prickly poppy and vervain - floods a South Texas sendero this past weekend. Spring turkey hunters, who have seen back-to-back wildflower-poor years caused by persistent drought, are enjoying the explosion of vegetation triggered by this year's wet conditions. (Houston Chronicle) less

An ocean of wildflowers - Indian blanket, prickly poppy and vervain - floods a South Texas sendero this past weekend. Spring turkey hunters, who have seen back-to-back wildflower-poor years caused by persistent ... more

FILE - In this April 2, 2004 file photo, Texas bluebonnets are shown blooming in a bed on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. With some blooms already popping up, a Texas botanist says that the state should have a good showing of wildflowers this spring because of the fall and winter rains. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File) (AP) less

FILE - In this April 2, 2004 file photo, Texas bluebonnets are shown blooming in a bed on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas. With some blooms already popping up, a Texas botanist says that ... more